Senior Network and Infrastructure Officer

The role involves the provision of support and maintenance for the ICT infrastructure, working on problem analysis and resolution and contributing to the infrastructure projects to implement solutions - often working closely with colleagues in other ICT teams.

You will need experience in autonomously configuring, installing, maintaining, and supporting operating systems (Windows Server and some Linux), hardware, and peripherals to corporate standards and established procedures, including monitoring and proactive response. Alongside knowledge of physical and virtual server hardware configuration and management.

If you are familiar with any of the following, we would ask that you address these within your supporting statement, including relevant certifications.

Cloud such as Azure Infrastructure Management (including on-prem hybrid) and Microsoft 365

Cyber Security Controls

Anti-Virus, including Trend and Defender

Data Protection with Veeam

802.1x / Entra ID & other common Authentication protocols

Supporting Design & Planning, and producing HOTS Documentation

Working to industry standards, including NCSC

Any Virtual Datacentre Operations (Nutanix preferred)

Infrastructure Automation (modern tooling/automation or scripting + PowerShell/Ansible).

Additionally

Layer 7 NextGen Firewalls (Palo Alto)

WAN / LAN - (SDWAN, Alcatel Switching, Aruba WiFi)

Remote Access (Global Protect).

HDC Flexible Working hours are available to all staff - the team operates a rota for daily systems checks so flexibility for periodic early start is expected. Due to the nature of the role, planned works 'out of hours' are necessary and is covered by overtime or flexi, as are monthly maintenance weekends. A rota for on-call engineer is in place, which attracts an allowance.

Please see the full job description for more information, and please note that this role requires a basic DBS.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

Apply To apply for this position, please complete the application form.

The closing date is 5pm 24 October 2025.

However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!

We are currently working a hybrid remote arrangement which still includes work from home and flexi time opportunities, but candidates must be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambourne and Cambridge areas, with the expectation of one - two days a week working in the office. The role precludes full remote working, with the requirement of being able to attend any site managed by 3CSS as required, to attend incidents or for planned work.

Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.

Working for the council As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

You will have three years plus of experience working within a Network and Server team, familiar with Enterprise Network Technology and Servers., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

3C ICT is our shared IT service between Cambridge City Council, Huntingdonshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council. The shared service was established in 2016 to provide a more efficient way of delivering ICT services across the three partner councils and has now matured into a reliable and efficient operation. Our team of 80+ staff provide a range of services from digital development and integration, to server management and maintenance as well as standard desktop and business application support. On a day-to-day basis, we manage and deliver all the IT systems and services needed by our partners and customers. We are a modern IT Operation utilising Microsoft 365, Azure, and Nutanix amongst other technologies. Our vision is to help our council partners standardise, automate, integrate and optimise their IT systems to help them gain the best possible business benefit from their investment whilst maintaining the strictest standards of security, privacy and flexibility. This approach also helps them realise the combined economies of scale of working in a local government partnership. Ultimately, our work improves outcomes for local residents and businesses, giving our staff the opportunity to feel that they are contributing to the local area in a positive way and supporting those most at need through difficult times. We want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.